tcturner14's review against another edition
I'm about 30 pages away from finishing the book. I have mixed feelings about it. I actually had to read it for a correctional counseling class I was taking. As far as an "insight" into an addicted individuals life, it portrays how he experienced the highs and lows, but that's about it. It really seemed like something anyone could conjure up in their mind about the life an addict might live. However it did flow fairly well and didn't get too boring, but I think I may have enjoyed it more if it were fiction and had more "oomph" to it.
megnchzz's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of the most moving and raw memoirs I have ever read. Nic Sheff is clearly being brutally honest with the reader and his style of writing shows just how low he really fell and how hard he worked to bring himself back up again. This is the first memoir I have read in a long time that was so emotional for me. His writing style isn't detached from his story like many are, the reader feels all the emotions he felt as if they were the one experiencing it. I was so frustrated with him at times when he reasoned himself into relapsing again and again and I would get so angry, feeling the same emotions everyone who loved him felt during this time. But to me, that tells me what a damn good book it is.
laurynfcknreads's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second time I am reading Tweak, and it really opened up my eyes in different ways than last time. The first time I read this book was in high school and I was 17 years old working with kids. I have never been around drugs or people who are struggling with addiction and this book changed my thoughts from my naivety. Now, rereading it at 22 living by myself and working in a pharmacy, I feel like I can understand life and Nic’s point of view more.
I have never been the reader who writes or tabs her books, I just never saw the point or urge of it. However, rereading Tweak today, I found myself wanting to remember certain lines and mark Nic Sheff’s words with something to really show that I understand and its important. Its 11:06pm and I just finished it for the second time, and I can confidently say that I cried both times. I recommend this book more than any other book, however, please be aware that Nic Sheff goes into incredible detail and that can be triggering to some. 12/10, deserves more that a simple rating.
I have never been the reader who writes or tabs her books, I just never saw the point or urge of it. However, rereading Tweak today, I found myself wanting to remember certain lines and mark Nic Sheff’s words with something to really show that I understand and its important. Its 11:06pm and I just finished it for the second time, and I can confidently say that I cried both times. I recommend this book more than any other book, however, please be aware that Nic Sheff goes into incredible detail and that can be triggering to some. 12/10, deserves more that a simple rating.
bookishadvocate's review against another edition
Review to come after I finish his dad's book and his follow up.
natemoffett's review against another edition
3.0
An entitled, wealthy boy gets addicted to drugs and survives due to his parents. Overcame very little, didn't even write a song about it, there's better drug addict books out there.
hoosthatbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
This book really kept my interest, mainly because Sheff wrote it in a very no-nonsense manner. You can tell that he recognizes that his addiction to drugs is a problem, but you can also feel his struggle as he tries to maintain a normal life. Having never done drugs myself, I find it impossible to completely relate to Sheff, but I can still understand the struggle that he had to overcome to find himself.
thatchickengirl23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Alcohol, Blood, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, Medical content, and Suicidal thoughts
lbooch24's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0